Wednesday, December 21, 2011

More Flatbabies

Hi Everyone,

Well we're getting down to the wire now...I think the mail is moving pretty well this year though so hopefully everyone will be getting these in time for the holidays, at least folks in the US at any rate.

I have more of the Flatbabies done today. There are still a couple dozen more probably that need to be sorted through so even after this sale there will be some left. Once again, these are 420 stainless steel, .070 thick, 3 inches long, with a laser engraved name stamp and they have been heavily tumbled. A nice back up piece for the wallet and in fact G5b stands for "backup". They run $45 plus shipping.

thanks peter!! i got the first batch and they are pretty strong for the size they are.. i tried to bend with my fingers to see if it would give a little but it didnt good work again! glad that i had such a good first time experience

I used 420 because neither S30v or 3v are available in this thin of material and I wanted hardenable steel for this project, not the softer titanium. For this little light duty tool there really is no need for super premium material. Plus 420 should be more corrosion resistant than S30v. Now, I do have a special order in for more of this thickness in S30v for kitchen knives and that is shipping this week. So maybe I'll do another run of these in S30v next year.

I just want to add that there is nothing wrong with 420 stainless steel. Just because it isn't considered "super premium" by the steel geeks doesn't mean it isn't perfectly serviceable and strong for many applications. The Rockwell on this is the mid 50's so that's not shabby and since there is no edge holding requirement...besides that, the steel is a lot less brittle so should be harder to break. ;)

For wallet carry I have my Ti Ruler and one would be surprised how handy it can be at times. Last use was a quick 3/8" measure for a chainsaw link on my saw.Guessing it is about the same thickness as the G5b Flatbaby.Look forward to the next round as I passed on this one.

Hi Peter, and thanks for making such great tools!I am going to agree with Easy Wind on the ruler addition. But I KNOW what a pain cutting the lines in is/could be... but now that you doing the laser engraving, hint, hint, hint ;) Not that I have ever done any laser work, so it could be as hard as machining all them itty bitty marks?merry Chrismas to all, and to all some good tools